We fluked an empty seat between us on the Singapore to Milan leg – what joy! But Italian Border Control took some of the buzz away with only 2 booths open to process multiple big jets. It was a long wait in the queue and unwanted after 12 hours in a plane. But the Train system made up for it with plenty of people on hand to get us efficiently on our way. So within 90 minutes of getting our luggage we were standing blinking in the morning sunlight on the shores of Lake Como. A quick breakfast and we bought a ticket on one of the ferries, unfortunately we grabbed the tourist special, stopping all stations on a slow tour of the southern half of the lake. Can’t complain too much because it was beautiful and managed to kill some hours before we could check in. Here is Jo in full Audrey Hepburn mode:
After about 3 hours chugging along in the warm sun, here is our first view of Bellagio. We are staying in the place with the red roof.
After a valiant effort to stay awake until after dinner, 2 beers on an empty stomach an 40 hours since she last slept in a bed have knocked Jo out cold and she is snoozing beside me now….. Don’t tell her I told you.